Hungary→Sweden
Hungary to Sweden
Can children travel on this route?
If you are under 18 travelling to Sweden you must carry a letter of parental consent.
What should I do before I travel?
Before you travel, make sure you have an accepted travel document: a passport, a national identity card or a temporary passport. Obtain a letter of parental consent if you are under 18. Purchase travel insurance if you want cover for medical costs or trip problems; insurance is recommended but not required for entry.
What happens at the border?
On arrival no arrival registration or entry card is required. There is no recorded requirement to show proof of funds, and no specific passport-validity period is recorded for this route.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Sweden?
Hungarian citizens do not need a visa to enter Sweden for a short tourist stay.
What travel document can I use to enter Sweden?
You can use any of these travel documents for travel to Sweden: a passport, a national identity card or a temporary passport.
Do I need any vaccinations before travelling to Sweden?
Sweden does not require specific vaccinations for travellers from Hungary.
Do I have to buy travel insurance to enter Sweden?
You are recommended to have travel insurance, but Sweden does not make travel insurance a condition of entry.
What do I need if I’m under 18 and travelling to Sweden?
If you are under 18, you must carry a letter of parental consent when travelling to Sweden.
Do I have to fill in an arrival card or register on arrival in Sweden?
You do not need to complete an arrival registration or entry card to enter Sweden.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 14, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your travel document
Any one of these is accepted: passport, ID card, or temporary passport.
- 2Travelling with a child
Letter of Parental Consent
- Travel insurance
Not required upon entry, but medical treatment is paid for by travelers — it's advisable to have a policy covering medical expenses and repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Sweden — worth having if your documents are lost.
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Local knowledge, seasons and customs — things they won't check at the border but that your trip depends on. Everything you need to know.
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More about Sweden
Europe
- Capital
- Stockholm
- Currency
- Swedish Krona (SEK)
- Known for
- ABBA, IKEA, Vasa Museum, Northern Lights, Midnight Sun
- Food
- Swedish Meatballs, Gravlax, Lingonberry Sauce